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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe.
Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish…
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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastIFH 120: What the HECK is a Scriptment?
What the HECK is a Scriptment? So what is a Scriptment? I found it to be a liberating form of prepping a story to be filmed? When I was in pre-production on my…
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IFH 119: Ask Alex - E&O Insurance, Music Rights and Copyright Oh My!
E&O Insurance, Music Rights, and Copyright Oh My! So after last week's huge success of the "Ask Alex" segment, I decided to bring it back this week. The IFH…
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IFH 118: Kevin Smith, John Milius & Directing John Malkovich with Zak Knutson
This week we have Zak Knutson on the show. Zak is a producer/writer/director/editor based out of Los Angeles. In 2005 he co-founded Chop Shop Entertainment, a…
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IFH 117: Ask Alex - I'm Making My First Feature Film…HELP!
So this episode is going to be fun. I'm starting a new segment I call "Ask Alex." Yes, I know it's very creative = ) I asked the IFH Tribe to submit questions…
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IFH 116: Fast and Cheap: Lessons Learned for the No-Budget Feature
On this week's episode, I go way to a simpler time, the 90s, and discuss the lessons we can learn from some filmmaking legends. I'll discuss films by Robert…
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IFH 115: How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck with Steve Stockman
How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck with Steve Stockman In this week’s episode, we have Steve Stockman. Steve is an author/writer/director/producer at Custom…
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IFH 114: The Six Stages of Character Development with Michael Hauge
The Six Stages of Character Development with Michael Hauge This week we have a returning guest, screenwriting guru Michael Hauge. On this episode, he discussed…
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IFH 113: Post Production Process - Understand It or Suffer the Consequences
Post Production Process: Understand It or Suffer the Consequences Filmmaking is a long process and is divided into three stages. The first stage is…
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IFH 112: Stanley Kubrick: The Rare 1966 Interview of a 37 Year Old Kubrick
This is a special edition of the IFH Podcast. We have for you a rare interview by Stanley Kubrick. A 37-year-old Kubrick sits down and speaks with Jeremy…
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastAre Film Festivals Even Relevent Anymore? - FFH 007
Film Festivals: Are They Relevant Anymore? Film Festival Hacks is the podcast that explores the festival circuit “from both sides of the badge.” Alex Ferrari…
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IFH 111: Sean Baker: ‘Tangerine' How to Shoot a Sundance Hit on Your iPhone
Sean Baker: 'Tangerine' How to Shoot a Sundance Hit on Your iPhone I've recently been looking and studying alternative shoot methods to shoot a feature film…
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IFH 110: Doing the Hustle with Better Off Single Director Benjamin Cox
Today we have on the show the very talented writer/director Benjamin Cox. He is the founder of Red Square Pictures, a New York-based film production company…
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IFH 109: Top 10 Film Distribution Rules for Success
Film Distribution: Top 10 Rules for Success When filmmakers go out into the world to try to sell their indie film it can be a bit dangerous. The shark infested…
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastSPECIAL EDITION: The Walking Dead – Working on the Dead Set with Vince Gonzales
Special Edition: Thought I’d bring this episode back since the new season of The Walking Dead premiered yesterday and it was a brutal one. The Walking Dead –…
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IFH 108: How to Create a Cult Classic with Rafael Diaz Wagner
This week we have Rafael Diaz Wagner, co-writer, and producer of the new Cult Classic "Attack of the Killer Donuts." Yes, that is really the name of the film…
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IFH 107: How to Shoot Super 16mm Film with Egon Stephen Jr.
How to Shoot Super 16mm Film with Egon Stephen Jr. So you want to be a filmmaker. You want to put the FILM back into FILMmaking. Well this episode is for you…
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IFH 106: Directing Actors & How to Become an Actor’s Director with Per Holmes
Directing Actors & How to Become an Actor’s Director with Per Holmes Directing actors can be one of the most difficult parts of wearing the director's hat…
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IFH 105: Secrets of Indie Film Producing with Suzanne Lyons
Secrets of Indie Film Producing with Suzanne Lyons This week on the show we have a returning guest, Indie Film Producing guru Suzaane Lyons. Suzanne Lyons is…
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IFH 104: ‘Blue Jay' & Directing Mark Duplass with Alex Lehmann
'Blue Jay' & Directing Mark Duplass with Alex Lehmann On today's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing first-time feature film director Alex Lehmann. And…
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IFH 103: How a Camera and Hustle Created a $30 Million Empire with Joel Holland
How a Camera and Hustle Created a $30 Million Empire with Joel Holland Get ready to be inspired. I want to bring this week's guest onto the show for a while…
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IFH 102: How to Production Design Your Indie Film on the CHEAP!
What if I told you you could production design an entire house with for a hundred bucks. Can't believe it? How about if I throw in labor, delivery, setup and…
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IFH 101: How to Record Audio for Your Indie Film on the CHEAP!
How to Record Audio for Your Indie Film on the CHEAP! I was lost when it came time to record audio for my film. So since my podcast on How to Build a Pimp'd…
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IFH 100: Aaron Kaufman – Producing Robert Rodriguez & Directing James Bond
Well, the first IFH Podcast episode went live September 2015. That’s a short time to be able to produce 100 podcast episodes, but what can I say I'm a hustler…
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IFH 099: How to Write a Screenplay FAST with Jeff Bollow
How to Write a Screenplay with FAST with Jeff Bollow Have you ever wanted to learn how to write a screenplay fast? I know I do. This is why I invited on the…
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IFH 098: How to Build a Pimp'd Out BlackMagic Cinema Camera Rig on the CHEAP!
When I began my filmmaking journey with my first feature film, This is Meg, I had no idea what camera I'd be shooting with. I had access to both RED Cinema and…
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IFH 097: Doug Richardson - Screenwriting Bad Boys, Die Hard 2 & Making It in Hollyweird
Can you imagine having a front row seat to the start of the filmmaking careers of Will Smith, Bruce Willis and Michael Bay? Well this week's guest Screenwriter…
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IFH 096: Gravitas Ventures - Confessions of an Indie Film Distributor
Gravitas Ventures: Confessions of an Indie Film Distributor If you have ever given any thought to the process of distributing your feature film, you know it…
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IFH 095: How to Break-Through Your Fear & Shoot Your First Feature Film
How to Break-Through Your Fear & Shoot Your First Feature Film Fear, the one thing that stops most indie filmmakers from moving forward and following their…
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IFH 094: From Dusk Till Dawn to Nickelodeon with Director Joe Menendez
From Dusk Till Dawn to Nickelodeon with Director Joe Menendez This week on the show we have the very talented director Joe Menendez. Joe is an award-winning…
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IFH 093: How to Brand, Market and Build an Audience Using Social Media & Marketing Hustle
How to Brand, Market and Build an Audience Using Social Media & Marketing Hustle So I had the plesure of speaking at the HollyShorts! Film Festival at a…
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IFH 092: Why Having No Money Makes You a Better Filmmaker
What is this guy talking about? No money = better filmmaker? He must be nuts. We'll I'll have to disagree with you. As I am going through my adventure on the…
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IFH 091: What Filmmakers Can Do About the Diversity Problem in Hollywood
This podcast episode comes straight from the heart. Diversity in the film industry is a problem. The numbers do not lie. Original Source: Fusion.net Original…
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IFH 090: Life After Winning Sundance with Diane Bell
Life After Winning Sundance with Diane Bell I always talk about not counting on the "lottery ticket" mentality that so many filmmakers today count on. Winning…
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IFH 089: How To Write A Screenplay with Fight Club Screenwriter Jim Uhls
We I have a MAJOR treat for the tribe this week. I have no other than Jim Uhls, the master screenwriter behind David Fincher's "Fight Club", one of the…
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IFH 088: Why Filmmakers are Always So F*ckin' Broke & What They Can Do to Change It
I'm truly PISSED OFF guys and am tired of seeing my fellow indie filmmakers and artist struggle to make a living doing what they love. I decided to put…
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IFH 087: Into the Madness: Shooting a Micro Budget Feature Film w/ Jill-Michele Meleán
You knew it was bound to happen. Well the time is here. Please welcome the talented Jill-Michele Meleán to the Indie Film Hustle Tribe. Jill is the star of my…
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IFH 086: Jenica Bergere - Insanity in Acting & Directing a Micro Budget Feature Film
What do you get when you add a stand up comedian, a fearless actress and a great personality? You get today's guest Jenica Bergere. This is one of the reason…
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IFH 085: Why You Don't Need a Screenplay to Make an Amazing Film
Why You Don't Need a Screenplay to Make an Amazing Film As indie filmmakers we throw a lot of obstacles on our own path to creating a feature or short film. No…
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IFH 084: How Filmmakers & Artists Should Deal with Haters!
How Filmmakers & Artists Should Deal with Haters! Haters, a problem that artists, filmmakers or anybody who puts themselves out there have to deal with. I know…
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IFH 083: 11 Golden Rules for Filmmakers on Social Media
11 Golden Rules for Filmmakers on Social Media With social media taking over the world it is more necessary than ever to use it to get the word out on…
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IFH 082: How to Work with a Music Composer with Cris Velasco
So I entitled this podcast "How to Work with a Music Composer" because it is a mystery to many filmmakers. As visual storytellers we focus so much energy and…
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IFH 081: Top 10 Tips to Launch a Film Crowdfunding Campaign
Film Crowdfunding Campaign So today is the day. The THIS IS MEG Film Crowdfunding Campaign is LIVE! Click here to check it out: Down the Filmmaking Rabbit…
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IFH 080: FREE Crowdfunding Course & Why I Choose Seed & Spark.com
Why I Choose Seed & Spark.com to Crowdfund THIS IS MEG With all the choices out there to crowdfund your film, it can get kinda crazy! Kickstarter and Indiegogo…
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IFH 079: From Micro Budget to Million Dollar Budget Films with Christian Sesma
From Micro Budget to Million Dollar Budget Films with Christian Sesma Many indie filmmakers dream of going from micro budget to million dollar budget films…
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IFH 078: Follow Your Passion, No Matter What!
Follow Your Passion, No Matter What! This is a special episode of the podcast guys. I recently had a good friend of mine pass, Allan Wertheim. He was a…
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IFH 077: Acting & the Art of Being Yourself with Adrian Martinez
Acting & the Art of Being Yourself with Adrian Martinez Being yourself in any situation in life is hard for many people. Actors do make a living playing other…
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IFH 076: How to Blaze Your Own Path in the Film Industry
How to Blaze Your Own Path in the Film Industry Have you been banging your head against the wall trying to figure out what you need to do to break into the…
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IFH 075: GUT CHECK! What Does It Really Take to Make in Hollywood with Sebastian Twardosz
Every once in a while we all need to get a gut check. A "gut check" is when some new situation, or in this case knowledge, that tests your belief on what it…
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IFH 074: How to Make Money TODAY Selling Your Short or Feature Film with Amazon Video Direct
We making money selling your short film, feature film or web series just got a whole lot easier. Amazon.com has thrown it's hat into the Independent creators…
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IFH 073: Film Gear in Cinematography Today with Ernesto Lomeli
Film Gear in Cinematography Today with Ernesto Lomeli Oh, the dilemma! What film gear should I use for my film? Which camera will give me the look I want for…
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IFH 072: How Marketable is Your Film Idea or Screenplay?
How Marketable is Your Film Idea or Screenplay? So how marketable is your film idea or screenplay? I know so many screenwriters and filmmakers who spend months…
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IFH 071: Save the Cat – Screenwriting Story Structure Made Easy
Why would you want to ‘Save the Cat’? If you are a screenwriter or aspiring one you should of heard by now of Blake Snyder’s game changing screenwriting book…
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IFH 070: A Filmmaker's Focus - Podcast Interview with Alex Ferrari
So this week I'm doing something different. I occasionally get asked to be guest on other people's podcasts. In these podcast I go over topics I might not of…
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IFH 069: Michael Polish - How to Make Money Selling a No Budget Indie Film
I'm always looking for indie filmmaking models to study. I like to analyze how other filmmakers make successful indie films while doing through a new DIY…
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IFH 068: Do You Need a Movie Star to Sell Your Indie Film?
Do You Need a Movie Star to Sell Your Indie Film? Being in post production for over 20 years, many films have walked through my doors. Some with huge movie…
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IFH 067: Film Festival Secrets - How to Crack the Festival Code with Chris Holland
Submitting to film festivals is a torture. Did I get in? Did the programmer watch it yet? When will I know? How much to submit? You wait by your email to see…
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IFH 066: What Really is an Independent Film?
This is a question I've been asked many times. "What is an Independent Film?" Is George Lucas an independent filmmaker? He did make all his films outside the…
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IFH 065: Lloyd Kaufman & Troma: How I Make Money Selling Movies
What can I say about Lloyd Kaufman? Director. Writer. Producer. Indie Filmmaker. Innovator. Nice guy. Pain in the ass of main stream media. I believe all of…
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IFH 064: No One Gives a CRAP What You Shoot Your Film On!
No One Gives a CRAP What You Shoot Your Film On! OK, so before I get bombarded with hate email please hear me out. I was speaking to my filmmaker inner circle…
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IFH 063: The Walking Dead - Working on the Dead Set with Vince Gonzales
IFH 063: The Walking Dead - Working on the Dead Set If you are a Walking Dead fan you are going to LOVE this episode. If you ever wanted to know what an…